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AZZURRA II YACHT CHARTER

47.5m  /  155'10   crn   1988 / 2019.

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Special Features:

• Well-equipped charter yacht with plenty of amenities
• Sundeck with spa pool, barbecue and outdoor cinema set-up
• Light-infused, airy interiors
• Owner's cabin with private foredeck sunning area
• 21 glass windows offering unbeatable panoramic views in owner's suite

Superyacht AZZURRA II offers a yacht charter vacation with a twist; plenty of facilities ensure guests are entertained and well-catered to throughout their luxurious vacation.

The 47.8m/156'10" motor yacht 'Azzurra II' by the Italian shipyard CRN offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Paola D. Smith & Associates.

Motor yacht Azzurra II boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Azzurra II thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 1988, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Azzurra II, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 118,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Azzurra II. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha VXS-100 WaveRunners. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Azzurra II also features a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Azzurra II has you covered - with two tenders, including a 9.75m/32' Boston Whaler Tender.

Azzurra II is available upon request for charter this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Luxury motor yacht Azzurra II is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Azzurra II has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Azzurra II is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 9.75m  /  32' Boston Whaler Tender with 2 x 225 HP engines (towed)
• 1 x 6.71m  /  22' Novurania RIB with 1 x 260 HP engine

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PADI CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTRE

Your family and friends could learn to scuba dive on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Motor Yacht Azzurra II is a certified PADI Dive Centre yacht so you could obtain your PADI diving card .

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Your family and friends could learn to use the water toys on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Motor Yacht Azzurra II is a certified RYA Training Centre yacht.

'Azzurra II' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€150,000 p/week + expenses Approx $163,500

High Season

€175,000 p/week + expenses Approx $190,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

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Winter Season

October - April

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Life, loves and yachting: An interview with Captain Malcolm Kelliher on Azzura II

Celebrating his eleventh summer season on AZZURRA II, Captain Malcolm Kelliher is looking forward to being on board the Ocean Independence flagship during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Opening up about life as a captain, whilst reflecting on his experience in the industry, Malcolm reveals some fascinating insights.

Built in 1988 by CRN, 48m AZZURRA II has been maintained in immaculate condition thanks to a knowledgeable owner and a similarly meticulous approach from her crew. Captain Malcolm clearly has great respect for the yacht, “She is an excellent, sea-kindly vessel, and a very manoeuvrable yacht indeed,” he states. “At just under 50m and 500 tons, it helps to avoid a lot of bureaucracy such as port state security and pilotage – plus we can gain unhindered access to bays like Villefranche.” Another advantage, and relatively unusual for a yacht of her size, is the crew of 12 – certainly a proven benefit in providing large yacht service standards to both the owner and charter guests.

One of the forerunners to showcase floor-to-ceiling windows in her full-width sky lounge, this popular design concept by Gerhard Gilgenast is widely seen today as a sought-after feature on newer yachts. “The overall feel of the yacht is light, airy and extremely spacious. The owner’s suite has a number of large windows that flood the interior with light, providing a really lovely ambience,” enthuses Malcolm. “Having the RIB tender and Waverunners stowed on the aft deck permits space for four expansive guest staterooms that boast dimensions more akin to those found on a 55m+ yacht. Additionally, the vast sun deck with Jacuzzi, sun beds, shaded zone, alfresco dining, bar and observation seating is pretty exclusive and a real hub for guests on board.”

In her thirty third year, maintenance of AZZURRA II has most definitely been a regular feature, with vigorous annual updates and additions. “Her ‘vital organs’ are very recent,” Malcom advises. Indeed, her extensive programme has seen the main engines replaced, electric zero-speed stabilizers and watermakers added and, in order to increase capacity to 12 guests, Pullman berths were added in 2015. This has been followed by A/C chillers and galley/pantry, shore power converters and KA and KV Satellite Transceivers and 4G Communications Equipment during 2019. Malcolm is quick to comment on the fact that, “she is technically a very new yacht, despite her age on paper”.

While maintaining a yacht such as this in top condition, Malcolm explains that the challenge of budget management is always of primary concern. However, thanks to such an extensive programme, they also reap the benefits. “The reward comes from never having a single day cancelled through breakdown in 11 years and 60,000 miles of navigation,” he concludes, seemingly a feat that many yachts will not be able to stake claim to.

With a core crew that have been on board for between five and 24 years, the AZZURRA II team also recruits and trains junior crew each season. Malcolm explains that it is important to have a mix of skill sets to remain adaptable when catering for different requirements or nationalities of guests. “I always seek differing nationalities and currently have 10 crew speaking 17 languages. It is like the United Nations on board!”

A keen advocate to encourage growth within the industry, Malcom notes that many captains of large yachts today have in fact worked under his tutelage during one of his commands over the last 40 years. He comments that he does know a few female captains, though they seem to be relatively scarce still in the industry. “It is surprising that it is not more common,” he states, “In all walks of life today it is normal to see women in a previously male-dominated environment. In F1 we see women in the pit crews, there are numerous female airline pilots and women officers are more common now in the Merchant Navy. It should follow that we see more female yacht captains.” Who knows, perhaps some of his crew will be keen to progress their careers with encouragement and guidance.

Striving to provide the very best experience on board, it can sometimes be difficult to gauge expectations with just a short period of time for crew to get to know the guests, “Depending upon the guests and the program, we tend to offer all the water toys as soon as possible, so we can see which they enjoy the most. Usually, the charter agents do an excellent job in extracting information from the charterers prior to boarding, so we have a heads-up on what to expect. It is rare that we cannot meet their expectations.”

Praising the combination of a well-equipped yacht and his versatile team, Malcolm continues “As a former hotel manager, I derive great pleasure from seeing my guests depart totally satisfied – and I also enjoy having a great crew working well together as a team. We are equally at home wearing out kids with water sports (to allow their parents to relax on board) as we are providing formal fine-dining on superbly decorated tables with magnificent Mediterranean dishes from our Italian chef.”

Regarding the cruising plans for AZZURRA II, the question remains, does he have a favourite destination? “That is hard to answer. I love most places that I go to and what I really love is to go back to places I have not seen for a number of years. I dream of returning to Croatia and Montenegro, but this depends upon future plans,” Malcolm confirms. He is equally coy at keeping any notable treasures under his belt. “I tend not to publicise any secret spots as they will be secrets no longer! I love to show guests historical sites like a dry river in the South of Ithaca where Ulysses climbed up after returning home from 10 years at Troy, or the monastery on the Iles de Lerins off Cannes where St. Patrick is rumoured to have studied.”

He is however happy to share a firm favourite that is a particular standout. “The very simple but excellent family-run Ristorante da Adolfo is located on a stony beach just below the Hotel Il San Pietro di Positano. It opened in 1966 and can only be reached only by boat. It is very much opposite the formality found in the neighbouring hotel and every guest I ever brought there falls in love with the place.” A great tip indeed to discover true local flavour and a genuine Italian experience.

During the Monaco Yacht Show 2021, AZZURRA II will be the main hub for Ocean Independence and Credit Suisse, as well as entertaining potential purchasers on board. “It will be nice to show AZZURRA II off,” the captain enthuses. “The last time she was properly inspected at a busy event was at the very successful Genoa Show in 2011! It will of course be nice to welcome people on board again after all the cancelled shows and events due to the pandemic. In fact, I last attended MYS with a yacht in 2008 and as a visitor in 2016, so it will be good to return again.”

Having endured frustrating times with the cancellation of the 2020 charter season due to the pandemic, during which time AZZURRA II remained in Bodrum, Turkey, Malcolm is happy to report that the crew have bounced back and are full of enthusiasm for future events. “It has taken a little time to get into our usual rhythm, but it is a great feeling to be back and close to normality.” Despite the enforced downtime in Turkey, Malcolm was unable to indulge his passion for classic cars, having been separated for two years from his beloved 1960 Triumph TR3A that remains in Mallorca, wistfully adding, “Maybe later this year I can do a tour of Andalucía and Morocco.” Let’s hope he gets the opportunity to be reunited with his wheels and enjoy some well-deserved road trips on terra firma.

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Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter, new build and management. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, it has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and a team that combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company globally. Founded in 2005, Ocean Independence now has approximately 115 employees, operating from 13 offices around the world, speaking 23 different languages.

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Motor yacht Azzurra II has been beautifully rebuilt since her 1998 launch by renowned shipyard CRN and stands as a modern and luxuriously appointed superyacht. This impressive Italian vessel is a combination of steel hull and aluminium superstructure featuring exterior design by Gerhard Gilgenast and the interior talents of Paola D. Smith. She measures 47.9 metres in length and can accommodate up to 10 guests.

This luxury vessel has been known as both L’Azzurra, and Neninka II in her successful history and has been well maintained. Azzurra II underwent a massive refit in 2004 just before being sold to her new owner that saw her emerge with zero-speed stabilizers, and V-Sat which allows wireless, broadband Internet access throughout the yacht anywhere in the world.

Her latest refit in 2008 saw the addition of even more modern luxuries including a sun deck sunbathing zone, six-person Jacuzzi, and a new hard top among other upgrades. Besides the Jacuzzi and hard-top, the fresh sun deck is home to a bar with a built-in grill, a seating area, sun pads, drop-down television, and entertainment area with blue party lighting, surround sound speakers, and another TV.

The main deck is home to a large main salon with a wealth of seating and a home theatre system, while the formal dining area for 10 sits nearby. The entertaining upper salon is home to a sky lounge with full-length windows, a bar, audio/visual system and Karaoke machine.

Amongst her five cabins are a lavish Owner’s suite; two Double cabins; and two Twin cabins. The master cabin is highlighted by climbing windows that give its occupants first-class views of whatever may lie beyond port, while the guest cabins below are all generously oversized.

Luxury yacht Azzurra II is powered by two MTU 12V 396TB83 diesel engines that allow her to reach a maximum speed of 18 knots and cruise comfortably at 15 knots. She is capable of a range of 8,500 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Featuring a dedicated crew of 14 headed by Captain William J. Keiser she is an excellent charter yacht for luxury vacations. Azzurra II cruises the East Mediterranean during the summer charter season and the Caribbean in winter. She has ABS classification.

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The AZZURRA II yacht is a 156ft / 47.6m luxury yacht built and launched by yacht builder CRN . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 1988, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms and has accommodations for 13 crew. She has a beam of 30.2ft / 9.2m, a draft of 9ft / 2.7m, and she measures in at 482 gross tons. Her hull is steel and her decks are teak. Her max speed is 18 knots and cruising speed is 15 knots. She is propelled by 2 engines at 3,100 hp each.

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1988   CRN    157ft  /  47.8m

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The luxury motor yacht AZZURRA II is a private yacht and is not available to charter.

AZZURRA II was built by CRN and delivered to her owner in 1988, she later underwent a refit in 2020.

AZZURRA II can accommodate 12 guests in 5 cabins consisting of a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 2 cabins with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a twin bed and a pullman bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Amenities on board include Air Conditioning, Exercise equipment, Light fishing gear, Gym, Indoor audio system, Jacuzzi on deck, Outdoor audio system, Satellite TV, Stabilizers At Anchor, Sun pads, Sun loungers and Wi-Fi.

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AZZURRA II has a weekly charter price starting at €150,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €25,000.

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AZZURRA II can accommodate 12 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins.

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The 47.52 motor yacht Azzurra II has been sold by Peter Hurzeler at Ocean Independence who represented the seller, and Peter Soldatkin at Aberton Yachts who acted on behalf of the buyer.

Built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard CRN to a design by Gerhard Gilgenast, Azzurra II  was delivered in 1988 and was one of the first yachts to feature floor-to-ceilings and back-to-back windows which flood her interiors with light.

She accommodates 12 guests in five cabins laid out as an upper deck master suite with no fewer than 21 windows, two doubles and two twins with Pullman berths, and all cabins have entertainment centres, flatscreen television sets and en suite bathroom facilities.

Large windows throughout allow natural light to fill the interior and bounce off the cream furnishings and white leathers, with a 1980s mirrored ceiling in the upper saloon, which helps to open the space further.

In 2008 she received a refit that transformed the sun deck into the ultimate sunbathing and entertainment zone with a Jacuzzi for six, a bar with a built-in gas grill, and an outdoor cinema beneath the shade of a custom hardtop. She has continued to benefit from further and regular upgrades including a full repaint and new main engines in 2013, along with new zero-speed stabilisers and carpets throughout all guest areas in 2014.

Twin MAN D2862 diesel engines allow a cruising speed of 14 knots topping out at 16 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. For added safety and comfort she is fitted with CMC zero-speed stabilisers.

Azzurra II was asking €7,500,000.

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• 2 x Overhead Beam Davits System for tender launching.
• Hamann Sewage Treatment Plant
• H.E.M. SIS B40 Silver Ion Fresh Water Sterilizer System
• H.E.M. H30F2 Reverse Osmosis Duplex Fresh Water Makers (30000 liters/day)
• Fresh Water Hydrophore System
• Matthews Marine Chilled Water HVAC System (Copeland Scroll Compressors - Corsair Air Handlers)
• Anchor Wash System
• 230V, 60 Hz, 3Ph Service Transformers
• 2 x A/SEA AC63Q Shore Power Converters (Total 126 KVA)

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• Owner's accommodation - upper deck. An owner's suite, with king size bed and panoramic views. Private sunbathing area forward. Extra large bathroom, with floor to ceiling windows, a rowing machine and an exercise bike.
• Guest accommodation - lower deck.
• 2 x large staterooms with queen beds and ensuite facilities.
• 2 x large staterooms with twin beds, plus additional pullman berths and ensuite facilities.

Galley & Laundry Equipment

• Dishwasher Professional Miele G 7856 Type GG01
• Extractor Hood Miele DA-362-110-USA
• Freezer Summit
• Fridge Cospolich Custom-built
• Fridge U-Line U-ADA24RS 115v/134A-50/60Hz
• Wolf ICBCE365T 5 Burners Induction Cooktop
• Siemens 2 Burners Induction Cooktop 2
• Icemaker Scotsman CSE60A-1A 115v/60HzA
• Duplex Oven Electrolux 30" Double Wall EW30EW65PS (Galley)
• Pull-out Fridge Sub Zero 700 BR3 115v/2A/60Hz (Galley)
• 2 x Dryer Miele PT 7136 Vario, 3~440v 60Hz
• Roller Iron Miele Electronic B865
• 2 x Washer Professional Miele PW 6065 Vario LP, 230v 2N/400v

Communication Equipment

• KA & KU Band V-Sat Broadband Internet
• PABX & Internal phones (Panasonic)
• Full GMDSS Radio Equipment (Furuno)
• MF/HF Radiotelephone (Furuno)

Navigation Equipment

• 2 x GPS (Furuno)
• 2 x Radars (Furuno)
• AIS (Furuno)
• Chart Plotter (New 2021)
• Gyro Compass & Autopilot (Aschutz)

Entertainment Equipment

• Flatscreen TVs and DVD players throughout
• Kaleidescape Movie/Music Server system (1,500 titles) with Crestron controls
• Ka & Ku Band VSat antennae, with which yacht can provide Apple TV, NetFlix etc.
• Enhanced broadband internet access
• Streaming via NOW TV, at least 3 diferent Sky TV channels in 3 diferent areas simultaneously.

Tenders & Toys

• 32ft Boston Whaler with 2 x 300hp (towed)
• 22ft Novurania RIB with 240hp
• 2 x Yamaha Waverunners VX Deluxe (New 2020)
• 2 x Seabobs (F5S)
• 2 x Paddle Boards
• Fishing gear
• Snorkelling gear

Note: Subject to change and/or negotiation during the buying process. Diving

• 2 x SCUBA diving equipment
• 1 x Bauer dive compressor

Deck Equipment

• Shaded Lounging area
• Al Fresco dining bar

Safety & Security Equipment

• CCTV System w/ 3 Heavy Duty PTZ Cameras and Recorder
• CO2 Fire Fighting System in exhaust hood main galley
• CO2 Fire Fighting System in Engine Room
• General Alarm System
• Monitoring and control of Engine Room from bridge and fybridge.
• Fire Detecting System w/Detectors in every single compartment space and Alarm Indication Panel
• Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
• Duty Alarm Engineer Call system

Refit History

AZZURRA II undergoes annual decoration and technical upgrades. Repairs and Maintenance Winter 2020/2021

• Antifouling applied
• Hull Topsides polished
• Standup Jetski removed
• New Waverunner Chocks redesigned & installed
• Tenders Motors serviced
• Boston Whaler Steering System renewed
• Galley Fixed Firefghting Equipment corroded equipment replaced
• Smoke Detection & Fire Alarm Equipment serviced
• Crew Mess Refrigerator Compressor replaced
• Shore Power Converters cleaned & serviced
• All Engineering Running Equipment serviced

Mechanical & electronical upgrades between 2013 - 2019

• Airconditioning chillers replaced
• Watermakers replaced
• Stabilizers replaced

Refit / Maintenance 2020

• ATLAS COPCO LE7-10UVPP Air Compressor
• YAMAHA VX DELUXE Wave Runners x 2

Refit / Maintenance 2019

• New carpets throughout.
• New communications via satellite & 4g.
• Hull and tanks steel replaced
• OCTO COMPACT DUPLEX Fresh Water Softener

Communications and Network hardware 

• SAILOR 900 VSAT Ka Band w/DAC and iDIRECT Modem
• SAILOR 900 VSAT Ku Band w/DAC and iDIRECT Modem
• KERIO CONTROL NG500 Threat and Bandwidth Manager
• CISCO SG500 28P Managed Ethernet Switch
• DELL POWEREDGE R210 II Network Server
• SYNOLOGY RS815+ Data Storage Unit
• SPUTNIK24 MM18NO 4G Antenna System x 4

Refit / Maintenance 2018

• Hull painted
• Sun deck painted
• A/SEA AC63Q Shore Power Converter x 2 (Total 126KVA)

Refit / Maintenance 2017

• H.E.M. SILVER IONS STERILIZER TYPE SIS B4O Fresh Water Sterilizer

Refit / Maintenance 2016

• Major upgrade to the exterior areas, for example sun-deck bar forward seating removed & bar enlarged to make informal alfresco dining/tapas bar for up to 10 guests. Also exterior dining areas re-varnished and exterior dining chairs replaced
• Owners deck aft seating changed for modern oiled teak deck chairs.
• Dining chairs replaced
• Wave-runners lowered to allow unobstructed views from aft deck main saloon.
• Sofa re-modeled & re-upholstered.
• Main saloon window surrounds, pillars & sideboard re-fnished in leather.
• Saloon wall coverings replaced
• Bed linens & covers replaced
• Galley & pantry completely re-styled & renewed.
• Blue exterior paint re-fnished.
• Hull polished.
• MATHEWS MARINE A/C Chiller Plant
• JACUZZI J210 Sundeck Bath Tub
• SEABOB F5S Under Water Scooter x 2

Refit / Maintenance 2015

• Yacht upgraded to take 12 guests with the addition of a pullman berth in each of the twin staterooms.

Refit / Maintenance 2014

• New zero-speed stabilizers (CMC Marine).
• New carpets throughout guest areas.
• SUZUKI DF 300AP (300HP) Boston Whaler Outboard Engines x 2
• H.E.M. H30F2 Fresh Water Makers x 2 (Total 30m3/day)
• CMC MARINE STABILIS ELECTRA SE160 Fin Stabilizers

Refit / Maintenance 2013

• Full repaint of hull and superstructure.
• New main engines.
• M.A.N. D2862 LE463 Main Engines x 2 - Replaced in March (Only 4000 hs run since then)
• ZF BW466 Main Gear Boxes x 2 - Major Overhauling
• VOLVO PENTA D3-220 DPS NOVURANIA Stern Drive Engine
• items including: Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers. New Sundeck sunbathing area and jacuzzi. New hard top. New AV system including Kaleidescape system. V-Sat (Seatel). New carpets throughout. New seating area in Skylounge.

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AZZURRA II Yacht – Sensational $10 M Superyacht

Motor yachts have always been the epitome of luxury, providing their owners with the ultimate means of relaxation and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The Azzurra II yacht is a perfect example of such a yacht, designed and built to provide its guests with an unforgettable experience.

Yacht Interior

The interior of the Azzurra II yacht is a sight to behold. It is designed by Paola D. Smith & Associates, who have created an elegant and luxurious atmosphere.

The main saloon features a combination of cream-colored sofas, dark wooden panels, and a grand piano.

The large windows provide natural light and stunning views of the sea. The dining area is located forward of the saloon and features a large wooden table that can seat up to ten guests.

The walls are decorated with beautiful artwork and the whole room is illuminated with soft lighting.

The luxury yacht can accommodate up to ten guests in five staterooms, including a master suite, two double cabins, and two twin cabins.

Each stateroom is decorated in a unique style and features an en-suite bathroom, TV, and entertainment system.

The master suite is located on the main deck and features a king-size bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and a marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub.

The other staterooms are located on the lower deck and offer the same level of luxury and comfort.

Azzurra II Yacht boasts a sleek and classic exterior design, with a white hull and superstructure.

The yacht’s design features large windows on the main deck, which provide plenty of natural light to the interior living areas.

The yacht also has an expansive sundeck, perfect for enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine.

Accommodation

The AZZURRA II yacht’s interior was designed by Paola D. Smith & Associates, and it offers an elegant and comfortable living space.

The yacht has five cabins, including a master suite, two VIP cabins, and two twin cabins.

Each cabin is tastefully decorated, with luxurious bedding and high-quality furnishings.

The yacht’s spacious saloon features comfortable seating areas, a bar, and a dining area.

The saloon also has large windows, which offer spectacular views of the surrounding sea.

Yacht Specifications

Azzurra II yacht is 48 meters (157 feet) in length, with a volume of 482 tons.

The yacht’s interior design offers a luxurious and elegant living space for up to 10 guests.

The yacht is powered by MTU engines, which give her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

The yacht’s range is more than 3,000 nautical miles.

Yacht Price

The current value of Azzurra II is estimated to be around $10 million, which is relatively affordable compared to other yachts of similar size and luxury.

The price of a yacht can vary depending on various factors such as the age, the level of luxury, and the materials and technology used in its construction.

The annual running cost for Azzurra II is estimated to be around $1 million.

It is important to keep these costs in mind when considering purchasing or owning a yacht.

AZZURRA II  Yacht Summary

Azzurra II is a classic and elegant yacht, with a timeless design and luxurious living spaces.

With accommodations for up to 10 guests and a crew of 13, the yacht is perfect for families or groups looking to explore the Mediterranean in style and comfort.

The yacht’s annual running costs of $1 million make her an affordable option for those looking to invest in a luxurious yacht.

Overall, Azzurra II is a stunning example of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into building a world-class luxury yacht.

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AZZURRA II is a truly iconic superyacht. She has many unique features, which include an upper-deck Master suite with panoramic views through 21 large windows and a private sundeck. She is kept in meticulous condition by her owner and has been continuously upgraded.

This 48 metre luxury yacht was built at CRN Yachts (Ferretti Group) in 1988. She is a combination of steel hull and aluminium superstructure featuring exterior design by Gerhard Gilgenast and the interior talents of Paola D. Smith

Just to name a few items, AZZURRA II features new engines and zero-speed stabilisers. Her latest refit in 2016 saw the addition of even more modern luxuries including the creation of a spacious and informal alfresco dining/tapas bar for up to 10 people on the sun deck and a completely restyled and renewed galley among other upgrades.

The sun deck is the ultimate sunbathing and entertainment zone on board – 6 person Jacuzzi, bar with built-in gas grill, and outdoor theatre beneath a custom hardtop with blue party lighting and surround sound speakers.

The upper saloon features a sky lounge with full-length windows and a bar. The main deck offers a spacious main saloon with a wealth of seating and a home theatre system. AZZURRA II accommodates up to 12 guests in the Master suite on the upper deck and two double cabins as well as two twin cabins, with additional Pullman berths, on the lower deck.

Featuring a dedicated crew of 12 AZZURRA II is an excellent charter yacht for luxury vacations. Her captain and crew will ensure your guests a truly memorable charter experience.

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Superyacht Emerald Azzurra delivered to owner

Emerald Cruises, part of the Scenic Group, has just received their first of two recently commissioned superyachts that will set a new standard for luxury cruising. On 8th of February the superyacht Emerald Azzurra left La Hong Shipyard in Vietnam on course for Aqaba, Jordan.

The 361 feet (110 meters), 100 passenger superyacht is designed to combine the amenities of cruising with the luxuries of a private yacht. With two owner’s suites of 110 m2 including an outside terrace, another 42 suites all with terrace or balcony and 6 luxury ocean view staterooms, these new superyachts will provide their guests a very comfortable voyage when cruising to their destinations in the Red Sea, Seychelles, or Mediterranean ports. 

Superyacht facilities exceeding expectations 

Onboard this new superyacht the passengers can relax in a large infinity pool, treat themselves at the spa, keep fit in the gym or indulge in water activities from the marina platform. With SEABOBs, paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, and a fleet of electronic bikes from Gocycle to be used for trips in ports, the guests will never run out of activities.

Additionally, the Emerald Azzurra has a large sky deck bar, observation lounge, café by the pool and a restaurant that offers three dining locations. The superyacht will be staffed by 64 crew, making sure the guests will receive exceptional service during their entire onboard stay. 

Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of the Scenic Group commented on the new ship as a milestone for the cruise line.

“Today marks a major moment for our team at Emerald Cruises as the first in our fleet of ocean-going superyachts takes a giant step towards completion. We look forward to welcoming our first guests on board Emerald Azzurra and we are confident she will exceed all expectations. The demand has been unprecedented with her inaugural season almost fully sold,” he said. “This yacht represents the next generation of yacht cruising, taking guests to new destinations with on board luxury amenities that are unlike any other small-ship experience. Her sister yacht – Emerald Sakara – will follow early next year, providing double the opportunities for guests to join us on board our ground-breaking vessels.”

Zenitel equipment onboard Emerald Superyachts

Zenitel is extremely proud to share the news that onboard the Emerald Azzurra and the Emerald Sakara (the sister vessel that will be delivered to Emerald Cruises in February 2023), we have installed a range of equipment and systems consisting of:

• VSP Batteryless Telephone System  with Fire Alarm relay module and a range of headsets for handsfree operation in engine room and mooring decks. 
• CIS Talk Back System  with horn loudspeakers and rotary lights for better notification of incoming calls in noisy areas.
• SPA PAGA System  with A and B loop placed in different vertical zones to ensure operational efficiency in case of an emergency if one system is to fail. 
• More than 500 loudspeakers of various range, from fire dome to bathroom ceiling speakers, horn speakers, and Ex speakers for Ex areas onboard. 

Dragan Radošević, Senior VP Maritime EMEA and Americas Zenitel, spoke about this project that he secured together with his team in Croatia. Which is one of many contracts secured with Scenic Group over the last years. 

“We are proud to say that Scenic Group sees us as a preferred supplier of critical and intelligent onboard communications for many of their vessel, and especially for their new-build program. With deliveries to both Scenic Eclipse I and II and now the Emerald Azzurra and Sakara we feel confident that our onboard communication solutions fit very well in the superyacht market”

To learn more about Emerald Cruises and their superyachts  please click here for more information.

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Emerald Azzurra current position

Emerald Azzurra current location is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 13.14765 N / -61.22575 W) cruising en route to Saint Vincent Island. The AIS position was reported 14 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Emerald Azzurra

Emerald Azzurra current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Grenadines Grenada Adventure . The itinerary starts on 16 Mar, 2024 and ends on 23 Mar, 2024 .

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Emerald Azzurra Itineraries

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The 2022-built Emerald Azzurra cruise ship is a superyacht with max passenger capacity 100. This is the first of two newbuilds in the Emerald Cruises fleet , as well as the company's first ocean-going vessel - followed by the sistership Sakara (2023). Azzurra is Vietnam-built (constructed by HLS-Halong Shipbuilding Company in Ha Long City ). HLS was contracted to build the hull and install all the machinery, while the yacht's interior fit-out was managed by a separate project team.

Azzurra is Emerald Cruises' 10th boat, having as fleetmates 9x riverboats and the sistership Sakara.

The vessel (IMO number 9903504) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311001053) and registered in Nassau .

The superyacht Emerald Azzurra has max passenger capacity 100 (plus 76 crew/staff), sleek "megayacht" design (hull and superstructure), top-luxury accommodations with modern hotel amenities, premium restaurants, large wellness complex (gym, sauna, spa, massage rooms), two tender boats (used for passenger debarkation and embarkation in tender ports / without docking facilities), two Zodiacs (large-capacity, high-speed RIB boats used for coastal cruising and landings), aft Marina platform for watersports activities (swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking), large infinity pool (with a glass front facing the stern), dedicated pool deck (with stern location, oval-shaped pool, sunbathing area with padded loungers, open-air Bar).

Emerald Azzurra also carries its own electronic bikes (Gocycle brand) from the premium manufacturer Karbon Kinetics Ltd (2002-founded by Richard Thorpe/McLaren Cars design engineer).

Emerald Waterways is a new (established 2014) river cruise shipping company and brand owned by Scenic Group ( Scenic Tours Australia). Emerald Waterways riverboats are well-known as some of the best on the market newbuild ships with premium facilities and superb services provided by professionally trained staff and crew.

On February 1, 2020, Emerald Waterways introduced the new brand "Emerald Yacht Cruises". It officially starts operations in 2022 (February) with the inauguration of the yacht Emerald Azzurra, which was initially planned for July 2021.

The superyacht has as namesake the cruiseferry GNV Azzurra (1980-built).

Decks and Cabins

Of all Emerald Azzurra staterooms (50 total), 88% are with a step-out balcony - excluding only Deck 3's Oceanviews (with windows). Standard Balcony cabins are sized 29 m2 (310 ft2, including the veranda). The cabin balcony access is via floor-ceiling sliding glass doors. The veranda is furnished with two deckchairs and a small table. The ship's largest passenger accommodations are the two Owner Suites (on Pool Deck 6) each sized 111 m2 (1195 ft2, including a large terrace). The smallest are the six Oceanview cabins (forward on Deck 3) each sized 19 m2 (205 ft2).

The boat has 7 decks , of which 5 are passenger-accessible and 4 with cabins. Two Lifts (midship Elevators) interconnect all decks.

All staterooms are with contemporary design, luxurious en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer, premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers), twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size, Egyptian cotton linens, quality pillows), bedside cabinets (with recessed lights), wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), mirrored writing desk (dressing table with chair), sofa, coffee table with chaise lounge chairs, mini-bar (refrigerator), phone, smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system / Internet, movies-on-demand), free Wi-Fi, individually controlled air-conditioning, bottled water (daily restocked), umbrella (used on land tours).

Bonus amenities (suite-only perks) include a walk-in closet, pillow menu, Welcome Gifts (bottle of champagne and fruit platter / upon arrival), mini-bar (daily restocked), coffee machine, tea-making facility, free laundry (2 items daily for Yacht Suites and Terrace, and 4 items daily for Owner Suites). Both Owner Suites additionally receive free room service (in-cabin dining) with served pre-dinner canapes and after-dinner sweets.

Shipboard facilities

The onboard food offering features local cuisine specialties (based on the visited ports along the current itinerary) and gourmet dishes (prepared with the freshest, locally sourced produce). The ship has 3 restaurants and 3 bars (lounges), including the pool deck's lounge. Breakfast and lunch buffets and a la carte dinners are served at Reflections Restaurant (full-capacity Dining Room on Deck 3).

Adjacent to the restaurant (aft) is The Terrace - an outdoor lounge that doubles as an alfresco dining venue (weather permitting). Onboard dining is complimentary and inclusive of beverages - soft drinks, beer and wine (by the glass) are waiter-served and free at all lunches and dinners.

Horizon Bar Lounge is the largest and serves as the main lounge. The Observation Lounge is a small indoor venue with bow-location (Deck 4).

On Pool Deck (deck 6) is located The Cafe (outdoor lounge served by its own bar).

Sky Bar (Deck 7) is an outdoor poolside bar that serves beverages and light snacks to Sky Deck's sundeck area (with Jacuzzi/spa pool).

Emerald Yacht Cruises Emerald Azzurra's prices are inclusive of return flights (economy-class, from London Heathrow Airport), transfers (airport, and to/from the ship), port fees, airport taxes, all onboard meals, select drinks, onboard tipping (gratuities), shore excursions, enrichment program (lectures, media presentations, live performances), watersports (equipment and activities).

Ashore, passengers enjoy the complimentary EmeraldPLUS cultural program (professionally guided tours) and EmeraldACTIVE program (guided bicycle tours). Additionally, Emerald Yacht Cruises customers can book optional shore excursions (by the company's DiscoverMORE program) which come at extra cost.

Emerald Yacht Cruises sells fly-cruise deals which are ATOL-protected (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) and ABTA-protected (directly booked flights with non-ATOL airlines).

Itineraries

While certified for unrestricted passenger shipping operations in all regions (except polar), the yacht Emerald Azzurra is custom-designed to navigate in warmer climates, like Southern Europe's Mediterranean (Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea), Red Sea (Arabia) and Indian Ocean (Seychelles), offering a unique superyacht cruising experience. The boat's smaller size (and water draft) allows it to visit ports that larger ships can't access.

Emerald Cruises' yachts offer seasonally (in spring and fall) cheap Transatlantic crossings between the Caribbean and Europe (RepositionCruises.com).

Emerald Yacht Cruises'/Azzurra's program for 2021 had scheduled 47 different itineraries to destinations like Italy (Ligurian Riviera), Spain (Costa del Sol), France ( Cote d'Azur ), Greece (Greek Islands, Cyprus, Crete), Adriatic Sea's Dalmatian Coast (Croatia, Montenegro), Malta, Turkey, as well as Egypt, Israel, Jordan.

Azzurra's inaugural cruise itinerary program was originally scheduled for 2021 and included:

• 8-day "Cyprus, Turkey and Greece Delights" itinerary from Limassol (Cyprus) to Piraeus-Athens , visiting Paphos , Fethiye , Bodrum , Kusadasi , Mykonos Island , Santorini Island . Prices start from GBP 3285 pp (EUR 3880 / USD 4290 pp).
• 8-day "French and Italian Rivieras with Corsica" itinerary from Civitavecchia-Rome to NIce , visiting Porto Ercole , Bonifacio (Corsica) , Calvi (Corsica) , Portoferraio (Italian Riviera) , Portofino (Italian Riviera) , Menton (French Riviera) . Prices start from GBP 2965 pp (EUR 3500 / USD 3870 pp).
• 12-day "Ancient World Wonders" itinerary from Limassol to Aqaba (Jordan) , visiting Haifa-Tel Aviv , Ashdod-Jerusalem , Alexandria (Egypt) , Sharm el-Sheik (Egypt) . Prices start from GBP 5245 pp (EUR 6190 / USD 6850 pp).

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the ship's inauguration was rescheduled from 2021 to 2022. The Maiden Voyage departed on March 11, 2022 (instead of July 31, 2021, and January 28, 2022) out of Aqaba.

The 8-day itinerary (themed "Best of the Red Sea", roundtrip from Aqaba) visited Egypt (Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh) and Israel (Eilat). Prices started from USD 3315 pp (Oceanview) and USD 3770 (Balcony) with double occupancy.

In April 2021 were announced Emerald Azzurra's Black Sea itineraries for 2023.

• (August 5, 2023) 15-day itinerary "Mykonos, Gallipoli and Essence of the Black Sea" (from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul) visits Greece (Mykonos), Turkey (Canakkale, Bartin, Sinop, Trabzon), Georgia (Batumi), Krimea Russia (Sochi), Ukraine (Odesa), Romania (Sulina), Bulgaria (Varna, Nessebar). Prices started from EUR 9340 / USD 11000 per person with double occupancy, with early-booking discount USD 2130 per cabin.
• (July 29, 2023) 22-day itinerary "Discover the Greek Islands, Turkey and the Black Sea" is an extension of the 15-day "Black Sea" itinerary, with additional call ports in Greece (Patmos), Turkey (Kusadasi, Bodrum), Greece (Rhodes, Amorgos). Prices started from EUR 13480 / USD 15870 pp, with early-booking discount USD 4900 per cabin.

In August 2021 were announced two new Red Sea itineraries for 2022 (both Suez Canal transits) visiting ports in Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia.

• (February 14, 2022) 10-day itinerary "Mysteries and Treasures of the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia" (Limassol Cyprus to Jeddah Saudi Arabia ) visits Port Said-Cairo Egypt , Suez Canal (transit on Day 4), Sharm El Sheikh Egypt , Aqaba-Petra Jordan , Duba-Tabuk Saudi Arabia , Al Wajh-AlUla Saudi Arabia . Prices started from EUR 4190 (USD 4930) per person with double occupancy.
• (March 18, 2022) 12-day itinerary "The Ancient Wonders of the Red Sea and Mythical Greece" (Jeddah to Piraeus-Athens Greece) visits Al Wahj-AlUla, Duba-Tabuk, Aqaba-Petra, Sharm El Sheik, Sokhna-Cairo Egypt , Suez Canal (transit on Day 8), Agios Nikolaos Crete Greece , Santorini. Prices started from EUR 4995 (USD 5880) pp.
• As a promo offer, all bookings made by September 30, 2021, received complimentary "Premium Drinks Package" (unlimited beers, wines by the glass, soft drinks, cocktails). In addition, all full-paid bookings received "Super Earlybird" 10% discount - on cabin categories A-B-S-SA.

In February 2022 was announced that starting in January 2023, the superyacht will be homeported in Doha Qatar . The program was based on 7-night/8-day roundtrips visiting UAE (Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai) and Oman (Khasab, Six Senses Zighy Bay Resort). Optional 3-day pre- and post cruisetours in Qatar are also offered.

In Oct 2022 was announced that starting in November 2023, the boat will be homeported in Bridgetown Barbados . The program (Nov 25 thru Jan 6, 2024) was based mainly on 7-day roundtrip itineraries themed as "Grenadines and Grenada Adventure", "Discover Eastern Caribbean and Grenadines", "Eastern Caribbean with St. Barths".

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In August 2020, Scenic Group (shipowner) contracted Viking Crew (part of the Dover UK -based Viking Maritime Group Ltd) as the vessel's crew managing company. Viking Crew is responsible for Emerald Cruises yachts' crew recruitment, management, deployment and placement, including officers and staff-crew from the onboard Engine, Hotel and Deck departments. Viking Crew was also contracted for the crew management of the superyachts Scenic Eclipse 1 (2019) and Scenic Eclipse 2 (2022).

The vessel has volume 5175 GT-tons and DWT-Deadweight 1125 tons. The registered shipowner and management company is EWO1 LTD (2019-incorporated, Naxxar Malta-registered).

Emerald Azzurra was launched/floated out from drydock at Halong Shipbuilding on December 6, 2020.

In mid-November 2021 were announced the names of the ship's Master (Captain Jonathan Edwards, between 2003-2020 employed by Holland America Line ) and Hotel Director (Petros Zarpanely).

The 2-day sea trials were conducted in Ha Long Bay and successfully completed on November 20-22nd. Followed final outfitting works (interior/exterior) and training of the onboard staff.

The yacht Azzurra was officially delivered to Emerald Cruises on February 8, 2022, and left Ha Long Shipyard heading to Aqaba (Jordan).

In early-May 2022 was announced the name of the ship's godmother - Sarah Wikevand. She is the Managing Director of ROL Cruise UK (1995-founded by Peter Beadles as "Reader Offers Ltd") - one of the UK's largest travel agencies, with 120+ employees.

Emerald Azzurra's christening ceremony was on May 28, 2022, held dockside in Port Venice (Italy) . The naming ceremony was attended by Glen Moroney (Scenic Group's Founder and Chairman) and his wife Karen Moroney (also company's Director of Project Design), David Winterton (Emerald Cruises' Brand and Marketing Global Director), local dignitaries. Being unable to attend the event, Sarah Wikevand was represented by Rosie Cairns (ROL's Joint Managing Director).

Inaugural cruise itineraries 2022

Next table shows the inaugural itineraries that were originally planned for Azzura.

The Maiden Voyage was scheduled for January 28th but was eventually postponed to March 11th.

7-day "The Best of the Red Sea" itinerary

Followed the 10-day repositioning to the Mediterranean.

Next table shows the inaugural 7-day Arabian Gulf/Red Sea cruise out of Qatar.

Next is the 7-day "Marvels of the Red Sea" itinerary (in Feb 2023) roundtrip from Jordan.

Inaugural itineraries 2021 (CANCELED)

Next tables show some of the planned for 2021 and later canceled voyages on Emerald Azzurra.

(OLD MAIDEN VOYAGE) 7-day from Limassol to Athens

21-day from Venice to Rome

10-day "Charms of Greece and Turkey" itinerary

11-day "Aegean Gems" itinerary

6-day "Cyprus and Israel Delights - Inaugural" itinerary

7-day "Holy Land at Christmas Time" itinerary

17-day Repositioning (Limassol to Aqaba)

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A General Description of Motor Yacht AZZURA II

The ample superyacht AZZURA II is a motor yacht. This 48 metre (156 foot) luxury yacht was built at CRN Yachts (Ferretti Group) in 1988. AZZURA II was formerly called L' Azzurra; Neninka Ii. Superyacht AZZURA II is a striking yacht that is able to sleep up to 10 people on board and has a total of 13 crew members. The balanced boat has been created with a naval architect called Crn and Gerhard Gilgenast. Paola D Smith undertook her interior design brief.

Motor yacht AZZURRA II was built in 1998 and refitted in 2008.

New Build & Yacht Design of Luxury Yacht AZZURA II

The yacht's wider design collaboration came from Crn and Gerhard Gilgenast. The formal naval architecture drawings are a products of Crn. Motor Yacht AZZURA II received her stylish interior designing from the interior design skills of Paola D Smith. Italy is the country that Crn Yachts (Ferretti Group) built their new build motor yacht in. After formal launch in 1988 in Ancona she was then released to the proud new owner following sea trials and testing. Her core hull was constructed with steel. The motor yacht superstructure component is fabricated for the most part with aluminium. With a width of 9.17 metres / 30.1 ft AZZURA II has spacious size. She has a shallow draught of 2.41m (7.9ft). She had refit improvement and alteration work completed by 1993.

M/Y AZZURA II Engines & Speed:

The vessel is installed with two efficient MTU main engine(s) and can manage a comparatively good speed of 17 knots. The main engine of the AZZURA II generates 1539 horse power (or 1119 kilowatts). Her total HP is 3078 HP and her total Kilowatts are 2238. Her propulsion units are twin screw propellers. As for the yacht’s stabalisers she was built with Vosper. As for bow thrusters she uses Jastram. This yacht’s efficient cruising speed is 14 knots which enables a range of 6000.

Superyacht AZZURA II Accommodations:

Providing bedding for a limit of 10 yacht guests overnighting, the AZZURA II accommodates them luxuriously. Under normal conditions she carries approx 13 able yacht crew to maintain and sail.

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Condaria X2 is the brand of air conditioning fitted to regulate the temperature. AZZURA II features a teak deck.

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First look: Emerald Azzurra, the first oceangoing yacht from Emerald Cruises

A cruise ship isn't my typical travel habitat. Instead, you'll usually find me trying to score award flights in Singapore Suites or figuring out when whale sharks will next be passing through La Paz for a friendly snorkel.

That's not to say I'm not intrigued by the ever-evolving panoply of amenities and activities cruise lines now offer, such as shipboard tattoo parlors , luxury spas and surf simulators . I just haven't gone out of my way to experience them.

However, when the opportunity arose to sail on Emerald Azzurra — the first oceangoing vessel from Emerald Cruises — I was on board, so to speak.

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To start, I was intrigued by the itinerary , running from Aqaba, Jordan, to Athens, Greece, which would take me to see several wonders of the ancient world.

Plus, the ship's small size (it accommodates just 100 passengers) and sleek design made it seem more like a high-tech yacht than a crowd-pleasing megaship. It even has a marina platform so passengers can snorkel, kayak and paddleboard right off the ship in certain destinations. Basically, it felt like my kind of cruise.

Here's what else my experience aboard Emerald Azzurra's second voyage entailed and what passengers can expect on future sailings.

A little background: From rivers to seas

Emerald Azzurra marks a new chapter for Emerald Cruises, which has been primarily a river cruise line since its founding in 2014. Emerald Cruises is part of Glen Moroney's Scenic Group, which also operates Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

My sailing was just the second for Emerald Azzurra, which was constructed in Vietnam's Ha Long Shipyard and delivered to Emerald in February of this year. Its maiden voyage took place in March on an itinerary titled, "Best of the Red Sea," ending in Aqaba where my fellow passengers and I would board.

Designed for an intimate guest experience, Emerald Azzurra is petite at 360 feet long, with six passenger decks and just 50 cabins. The scale, as well as its pronounced, aquadynamic prow, reminded me of nothing so much as a Russian oligarch's impounded yacht … minus the geopolitical implications, of course.

Emerald Azzurra is also representative of a new wave of luxurious yacht-like and expedition vessels that multiple lines are launching, including Silversea Cruises and the much-anticipated Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . Emerald Azzurra and its forthcoming sister ship, Emerald Sakara, will carry just 100 passengers at most, however, which is around half the capacity of competitors' ships.

What's more, Emerald's sailings are priced more attractively than those on comparable vessels, starting below $4,000 per person on some itineraries. That's versus Mediterranean cruises from $6,800 per person with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, for instance. Emerald's fares even include most excursions (there are a few optional DiscoverMORE experiences that require an extra fee). While you might not enjoy over-the-top amenities like butler service or on-demand caviar that some other luxury lines proffer, that price differential is likely to entice a fair number of prospective passengers who are price conscious but still desire a high-end experience.

Emerald Azzurra: Deck by deck

Although I enjoy fantastic flight experiences like Qatar Qsuites or Qantas business class , I still tend to see airplanes as simply a mode of transportation that gets you to your final destination.

On the other hand, a cruise ship feels more like a destination unto itself, sort of like a floating hotel, and I was eager to explore Emerald Azzurra's many features.

The guest decks run from levels 2 to 7, with the cabins spread across decks 3 to 6. Deck 3 is the "ground floor" of sorts, from which we would disembark and re-board at each port of call. It's where my fellow passengers and I were first welcomed aboard. We were shepherded past the reception desk and toward the bow into the bar and lounge area for COVID-19 tests and sparkling pineapple cocktails.

As we awaited our results, I scoped out the room, which was fitted with large booths and low tables on both sides for convivial gatherings over pre-dinner cocktails. Through the center, a hodgepodge of Saarinen-like tulip chairs, velvet ottomans and rounded loveseats were arranged in casual groupings around chrome-legged, marble-topped tables. Toward the far end, high Monarch-style stools flanked the cocktail bar.

The understated palette of silver and charcoal grays, limestone and taupe, along with the mirrored pillars and ceiling panels, gave the space a sophisticated but unstuffy ambiance that blended art deco and midcentury modern aesthetics with a splash of '70s glam thrown in.

Because some of the artwork and plants meant to decorate the walls had not arrived by our sailing, the room did look a little stark, but I imagine it felt a little livelier when those final touches arrived after my disembarkation.

Once we had our negative results, we were free to check into our cabins, enjoy a light buffet lunch at the main restaurant at the stern of Deck 3, La Cucina, or simply explore the ship.

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I took the opportunity to roam the decks for pictures while other passengers were settling in. I started at the Sky Deck on level 7, where there is a small outdoor bar and a jacuzzi at the front and various lounging and seating areas running along either side of deck. Other travelers were soon up here enjoying glasses of wine and beer while taking advantage of the sunshine.

Like the lounge, this area seemed a little bare, but it should be outfitted with a lush assortment of plants before long to give it a more garden-like feel.

From there, I took a set of stairs down to the pool deck at the back of level 6. There is a small infinity pool facing the stern with sun loungers, two round day beds and padded deep benches. Because the weather was not very warm during my trip and the crew actually had to drain the pool for some of the rougher parts of the sailing, I didn't actually use it, though I can imagine it'll be the place to hang on hot days this summer.

Just in front of the pool is the Aqua Café, which serves light bites, pastries and coffee throughout the day. We had lunch out here one sunny afternoon and it was delightfully warm and breezy.

Deck 5 comprises cabins (including the one I occupied). One level down from that, at the front of Deck 4, is an observation lounge that's kind of like a living room and library in one. Guests can serve themselves cappuccinos and other hot drinks from an espresso machine or fill up a glass with still or sparkling water, then settle into one of the cozy chairs with a travel or history book from the shelves. There are various games at the table, too, including chess and tic-tac-toe.

Back on Deck 3, I stopped by the reception desk to hand over my passport to the agents so they could take care of customs formalities at our upcoming ports. Heading toward the stern, I peeked into the small boutique that opens in international waters to sell items like Ray-Ban sunglasses, Frey Wille jewelry and Johnstons of Elgin cashmere scarves.

From there, it was a quick turn to the central axis of the ship, with a bank of two elevators and a stunning bifurcated staircase with glass balustrades, chrome railings and floating steps that hearkened to the grand staircases of golden age ocean liners.

The back half of this deck is taken up by the main restaurant, La Cucina, which serves buffet breakfast and lunch and a la carte dinner. Though our voyage was too cold and windy to take advantage of it, the restaurant has an expansive outdoor deck that should hopefully be open for dining under the stars while at anchor in the summer months, or for enjoying an early-morning coffee while steaming into port. You might also notice that the dining room looks slightly bare-bones, but more art and permanent tables are on the way (the crew reportedly raided the Amman Ikea store for temporary furnishings, including dining room tables, for this sailing).

For a ship this size, it felt like there were plenty of public areas in which to spend time, whether it was quietly reading in the observation lounge, sharing drinks with fellow travelers in the lounge, or finding a sheltered corner of the Sky Deck to take in the coastline as we approached various ports.

The cabin: Spare but elegant

Emerald Azzurra has 50 cabins, 44 of which have balconies .

Ocean-view rooms start at a mere 182 square feet and only have windows, while Balcony Suites, of which there are 36, range from a more sizable 285-306 square feet and have private balconies.

There are two larger Deluxe Balcony Suites with separate bedroom and living areas, two Terrace Suites with both a balcony and a private terrace, two Yacht Suites with their own large private terraces and two Owner's Suites, which measure up at 1,162-1,192 square feet including both indoor bedroom and living areas as well as large outdoor decks.

The specialty suites come with extra amenities that vary by category but include items like a welcome fruit platter and bottle of sparkling wine, a full minibar that's restocked daily, in-room coffee and tea-making accouterments and complimentary daily laundry.

I was lucky enough to be assigned one of the Terrace Suites and was immediately impressed by the size of both the interior space as well as the outdoor deck and the amount of natural light filtering in through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors on two sides of the cabin.

The outdoor furniture and pillows had not all arrived by the time of our sailing, so I stuck mostly to the lounge chair when enjoying the fresh air, but luckily the cabin itself was quite comfortable. I thought this was the biggest drawback of an early sailing — not being able to fully use the suite's terrace other than for a few minutes of sunshine here or there.

However, it appears that the outdoor furnishings arrived after my departure, and the line sent TPG an updated photo of the other Terrace Suite's deck to show what it should look like going forward.

You might notice a sloping wall to the side of the deck. That shields the terrace from a public staircase down to the third deck, which does cut down on the privacy, but I didn't see any passengers use it during our cruise, so I don't think that should dissuade anyone from booking this suite.

Much of the indoor footprint is taken up by the bed, which can be split into two twins, and is dressed in the same soft white, 600 thread-count linens you'll find on other Emerald and Scenic ships. You can also use a control to raise and lower the top portion of the mattress on either side.

To either side is a built-in set of shelves in light-colored timber for small items. There are also USB ports and power plugs plus a small, flip-out reading light. You'll notice a large empty space with a mirrored wall behind it between the bed and the balcony. After I disembarked, the crew met a shipment of furniture that included swivel chairs and footrests for the space, though it remained empty for my sojourn.

There is a work desk across from the bed, which also houses the minibar. The crew had left me a fruit platter with a dramatic glass cover plus a bottle of prosecco, though I was more interested in the electric kettle and the Illy espresso machine, which looked harder to use than it actually was. The cabin's phone, audio sets for our guided tours, carafes of water and two metal water bottles took up the rest of the desk.

Though small, the closet had enough space for all our hanging clothes and had several drawers for other apparel plus two bathrobes, two large umbrellas and a safe.

Across from it, the bathroom lies behind a mirrored door. Like many ship restrooms, this one is compact but efficiently laid out .

In addition to the toilet, there is a single sink, above which is a vanity that opens into a large cupboard and a smaller one for toiletries. Below it are drawers and shelves for more belongings as well as a provided hairdryer. The glass walk-in shower had both an enormous overhead rainfall showerhead and a higher-pressure hand-held one by Hansgrohe.

The tiling, which is made to look like deeply veined Calacatta marble, feels bright and clean and contrasts nicely with the colorfully patterned Missoni towels. What I appreciated most, however, were the upscale ESPA bath and skincare products the line stocks for guests to use, which are light on the skin and aromatic without being overpowering.

Although I wasn't able to snap photos of another passenger cabin , one traveler showed me hers in the Balcony Suite category. The interior felt just as large as the Terrace Suite thanks to some slightly different furnishings and placements, and the bathroom looked like my suite's, though the shower had just a single handheld shower head mounted on the wall.

Onboard amenities: Massages and a marina

I've already mentioned a few of Emerald Azzurra's amenities, like the top-deck jacuzzi and the rear-facing infinity pool. There is also a guest laundry where passengers can clean their own clothes, so passengers can pack light without worrying about running out of attire.

Deck 2 houses the ship's wellness area , which includes a gym equipped with Technogym cardio machines, some free weights and a multiuse weight machine. Passengers can also reserve private sessions for personal training, yoga, meditation and Pilates, ranging from $55 to $105.

There is a single-seat salon where guests can book manicures, waxes, eyebrow grooming, cuts and styling using Kitoko Arte products.

The spa has two treatment rooms and offers a range of treatments with ESPA products, such as the 60-minute intense regeneration facial for $175 and the 60-minute hot stone massage for $205, among other possibilities.

Though I did not personally indulge, my travel companion booked a combination massage and facial and practically melted into bed when he returned to the cabin that afternoon. I woke him up for an hour-long yoga session with the ship's personal trainer later that day (complimentary classes were available on several days of the sailing). After, we headed back to the spa for a 20-minute sit in the infrared sauna to loosen up.

One of Emerald Azzurra's main selling points, at least in my estimation, is that it has an onboard water sports marina of sorts.

Passengers will be able to enjoy more active pursuits such as snorkeling and kayaking in certain ports such as Korcula in Croatia and Parga in Greece (pending weather and final approval of the harbormaster, of course).

Though the itinerary I was on would not allow for this, I still got a tour of the equipment stowed down there, and some guests were able to borrow the complimentary Gocycle electric bikes in Kusadasi, Turkey. There was an active cycling tour offered in Rhodes, too, but that was after I had disembarked.

For travelers who, like me, need to keep up with a bit of work while on board, the ship offers free Wi-Fi and will eventually also feature premium, higher-speed packages for sale. The free version worked decently for things like emailing and internet browsing, but not quite well enough for uploading photos or videos. It also caused the television reception to cut out frequently, so hopefully, that will be fixed when the faster service comes online.

Dining and drinking: You won't go hungry

One of the elements of my cruise I was most impressed with was the culinary program . Although there is only one main restaurant plus the poolside cafe, the kitchen team kept things interesting throughout the cruise, with few repeats in the lunch buffets and the Mediterranean-inspired dinner menus.

Each day's breakfast buffet featured a variety of hot options including scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, different kinds of sausage and roasted mushrooms and tomatoes, plus a plethora of pastries, fresh fruit and various kinds of juices and smoothies.

Since I was in one of the specialty suites , I was also entitled to order breakfast as room service and took advantage of that on a few of the days when excursions started earlier. Like the buffet, the choices were extensive and included things like omelets, pancakes, waffles, bagels with smoked salmon and different coffee and tea selections.

At lunchtime, the servers would set out another wide-ranging buffet with mains such as seared filet of rockfish with beurre blanc; beef-lamb kofte with grilled halloumi; and herb-grilled chicken breast and shrimps in a creamy pumpkin sauce. There was also a small salad bar plus plenty of desserts like sorbet, ice cream, chocolate cake with raspberry drizzle and enormous cookies, including some excellent caramel toffee ones.

After a morning spent snorkeling in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, I spent the afternoon at Aqua Café and sampled some of the healthy flatbreads, including a Greek version with tomato, feta, onions and olive and another with lemon, ricotta and artichoke, both of which were flavorful and satisfying.

Dinner menus in La Cucina changed each evening and began with small dishes such as octopus-potato salad; tuna ceviche with mango, mint and lime; and shredded baked beets with apple and horseradish. Next would come a soup course, with choices such as sweet corn potage, hearty German lentil and smoked eggplant cream. There was always a pasta or risotto dish to share followed by a choice of a main course.

The standouts I tried included a succulent duck breast and leg confit with red cabbage praline; grilled beef tenderloin with black truffle butter and fondant potatoes; and filet of sole with tangy lemon-caper Sicilian sauce and ratatouille cream.

Even after all that food, I was always game for desserts like chocolate-passionfruit cake, a creamy deconstructed chocolate millefeuille and tiramisu.

For guests who favor consistency over novelty, there is also a roster of "always available" dishes that includes shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, spaghetti Bolognese, grilled salmon, chicken, steak and breaded eggplant.

The wines rotated each lunch and evening, too, with options like a Picpoul Blanc from the south of France, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero and a French Cote du Rhone.

I was on the premium spirits package, so drinks at the lounge and the Sky Bar were included as well, and the bartending team made a delicious old fashioned and great Negronis. We would drop by for a nightcap after dinner to hear the ship's guitarist play.

The one food-related downside to cruising is that you don't get many opportunities to sample the cuisine of the various destinations you visit. And while the menus on board the ship were excellent, I would love to see the kitchen team incorporate more "local" dishes onto the menu, such as falafel after a day in Jerusalem, for instance, or ful medames for breakfast before a visit to the pyramids in Egypt.

Itinerary highlights: Petra and the pyramids

Of course, I didn't spend all my time poking around the ship, especially on an itinerary as action-packed with sightseeing as this one.

Among the most rewarding days of the journey was the first full one, during which we remained docked in Aqaba. From there, we took buses two hours in each direction to visit the ancient Nabatean desert city of Petra, with its famous treasury building carved into a red rock face.

Two days later (with a stop in Sharm El-Sheikh in the meantime), we docked in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and boarded buses for the trek around the outskirts of Cairo to see the pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx before a riverfront lunch in the city.

Cruising through the Suez Canal was an interesting experience that also provided some much-needed downtime, since we remained on the ship, and the next day brought us to Ashdod, Israel, from which we set off to explore the Old City of Jerusalem.

We spent another afternoon visiting ancient settlements along Cyprus's south coast before disembarking in Antalya, Turkey, which has a beautiful, pedestrianized old city chock full of Ottoman villas. The cruise went on to visit Kusadasi, Turkey, as well as Rhodes, Santorini and Athens in Greece.

Although many of the excursions required a substantial amount of time in transit, it felt more than worthwhile for the opportunity to see breathtaking wonders like Petra and the pyramids as well as to visit new (to me) places like Cyprus.

Being in the care of the ship's activities team also meant that customs processes, COVID-19 testing (in Israel) and my early disembarkation were all handled smoothly, with little to no effort on my part. Plus, since the excursions were included in the cruise fare, venturing out was that much more enjoyable.

One note on sailing for folks who are a little more motion-sensitive: Given Emerald Azzurra's relatively small size, you could feel the movement of the ship and some significant pitching in heavier seas. So, if you have issues with seasickness, you might want to consider whether a larger vessel might suit you better. This was also the reason the crew had to drain the infinity pool at one point since, otherwise, the water would have sloshed over onto the deck.

Working out the kinks

As you might expect from any early sailing on a new ship, there were a few kinks that Emerald will have to work out.

First and foremost was the fact that the ship didn't have all its permanent furnishings aboard when we embarked, including chairs and tables for the cabins' balconies, which, understandably, upset several of my fellow sailors. The crew's uniforms only arrived a day before I disembarked, too.

However, my contacts at the cruise line have told me that all the furniture is now aboard, assembled and set out, as is all the artwork and much of the greenery, so hopefully the experience on sailings going forward will feel more comfortable and consistent.

Although the Wi-Fi worked fine for my needs, hopefully, faster service will soon be available so that it will be easier to keep up with things back home or to research upcoming ports of call in detail by going online.

The excursions on my specific itinerary required a lot of time in tour buses and some fairly complicated logistics, some of which was related to COVID-19, and some of which was not. For instance, passengers were woken at 5 a.m. for COVID-19 tests to enter Israel on that day of the cruise due to changing conditions. A few days earlier, we sat on buses waiting to exit the port in Ain Sokhna en route to the pyramids for nearly 90 minutes as some snafu was ironed out. Both instances curtailed our time visiting the sights and certain activities had to be excised from the schedule. As the ship visits various ports again and again, though, hopefully, some of these rough patches will resolve into smoother sailing.

Finally, a few crew members tested positive for COVID-19 just two days into the sailing. They were isolated in the crew quarters, the crew was required to wear masks at all times after that, and passengers were asked to monitor their own health for any symptoms. Luckily, the crew members recovered, no one else fell ill and it did not impact our itinerary, but it could have been much worse had more people been exposed.

Though this is not unique to Emerald, it's something to be aware of if you intend to cruise with any line in the coming months.

Why I'd sail again

Logistical whitecaps aside, I wouldn't hesitate to cruise with Emerald again for a few reasons.

Even without all its furnishings, Emerald Azzurra was a stunner, with spacious, comfortable cabins, beautiful public areas and high-end touches like the full-service spa, Missoni textiles and ESPA products that made the experience feel luxurious .

My itinerary from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean included stops at fascinating sites. I'd be curious what some of the ship's Mediterranean itineraries — especially those that allow for use of the marina deck — are like.

More than anything, though, the service was truly excellent. Every crew member we interacted with was a pleasure to see and speak with every day, from the friendly staff at reception to the assiduous servers in the lounge and restaurant (as well as the ones who carefully toted our in-room breakfast to us), not to mention Martina, our cabin steward, who took care of everything from cleaning the stateroom to refilling our water carafes and stowing our luggage.

Many of them accompanied us on excursions and we enjoyed chatting with them at the sights and attractions we visited. Each of them knew all the passengers by name within a day or two, which also gave the experience a friendlier, more casual feel. I heard from many of my other passengers how impressed they were by the crew — so it wasn't just my experience.

The uniqueness of Emerald Azzurra, its intimate size and high-end amenities, the intriguing itinerary and the friendliness of the crew all combined to make this a memorable sailing, and one I would have no trouble recommending to others.

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